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Public law barristers specialising in planning, housing, climate litigation, licensing, information law, property & judicial review.

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Court of Appeal considers the interaction between intentional homelessness and #MentalHealth.

Matt Hutchings KC, Riccardo Calzavara, and Jackson Sirica acted for the City of London.

Read more here: http://bit.ly/4puvjCK
December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
High Court hands down judgment in Luton Airport expansion challenge.

The Claimant was represented by @estelledehon.bsky.social, Ruchi Parekh, and Hannah Taylor, instructed by @leigh-day.bsky.social.

Read more here: cornerstonebarristers.com/high-court-h...
High Court hands down judgment in Luton Airport expansion challenge | Cornerstone Barristers
Today, the High Court has handed down its judgment in the judicial review claim brought by Luton and District Association for the Control of Aircraft […]
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December 8, 2025 at 11:48 AM
📢 Our latest Cornerstone Housing Newsletter is now live!

Edited by Sarah Salmon and Tara O'Leary, this edition brings together a rich collection of insights with a strong spotlight on the Renters’ Rights Act and what it means for the housing sector.

cornerstonebarristers.com/housing-news...
December 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The Court of Appeal today considers the scope of a London Borough’s duty to implement and retain a traffic scheme as part of the delivery of the Mayor of London’s Transport Strategy.

Jack Parker is instructed in this matter by @leigh-day.bsky.social.

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November 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Ben Du Feu, will be speaking at the Community Infrastructure Levy & s106 Masterclass 2025 on 25 Nov at DWF, London, EC3M 3AG

Ben joins the panel discussion on "How do developer contributions fit within wider local planning policy mix?"

Learn more: https://bit.ly/490kl2u
November 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The UK Supreme Court has delivered its long-awaited decision in Keir and Daly v HM Advocate - a ruling with major implications for how sexual offence cases are handled in Scotland.

The Court found the current approach breaches the right to a fair trial.

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November 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
🌎 COP30 opens in Belém, Brazil, with fast-paced progress on delivery:

– Loss & Damage fund operational
– Adaptation support advancing
– New Green Digital Action Hub + AI Climate Institute launched

Read our COP30 explainer here: cornerstonebarristers.com/cop30-and-cl...
COP30 and Climate Law and Governance Day | Cornerstone Barristers
COP30* opened in Belém, Brazil, at the mouth of the Amazon River, yesterday (10 November) with the agenda adopted at the first sitting and an […]
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November 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Stay current with the most significant developments in planning and environmental law from the past 12 months, delivered by Hannah Taylor and Jackson Sirica. 

https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/

#CaseLawUpdate #PlanningLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #LegalInsights #CPD
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Cornerstone Barristers' Flagship Planning Day Returns for 2025!

Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the field and gain unparalleled insights. 

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cornerstonebarristers/1776469

#PlanningLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #PropertyLaw #CornerstonePlanningDay
November 10, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Cornerstone Barristers' Flagship Planning Day Returns for 2025!

Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the field and gain unparalleled insights. 

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cornerstonebarristers/1776469

#PlanningLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #PropertyLaw #CornerstonePlanningDay
November 10, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Development & Nature: Navigating a Whirlwind Year of Change! 🌪️🌳

The relationship between development and the natural environment has never been more complex.

https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/

#EnvironmentalLaw #PlanningLaw #BiodiversityNetGain #BNG #NutrientNeutrality
November 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Nick White, Principal Adviser for Biodiversity Net Gain, will deliver a keynote speech at our Planning Day!

https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/

#PlanningDay #BiodiversityNetGain #BNG #KeynoteSpeaker #EnvironmentalPolicy #UKPlanning
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Public awareness of our inadequate sewerage infrastructure is at an all-time high, compounded by the effects of climate change.

https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/

#SustainableDrainage #SewerageInfrastructure #PlanningLaw #ClimateChange #FloodRisk #NPPF #PlanningAppeals
November 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Upcoming Seminar: Section 204 (Homelessness) Appeals – The Suitability of Accommodation
To book, click the link below.
https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/suitability-of-part-7-offers-of-accommodation-a-panel-discussion/
#HousingLaw #Homelessness #LegalSeminar #Lawyers #LocalAuthority #LegalAid
November 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Grey Belt: One Year On - Has the NPPF Shifted the Landscape? 🌳Join Edward Grant and Emma Dring as they discuss the impact one year later.

https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/

#GreyBelt #NPPF #PlanningLaw #GreenBelt #PlanningAppeals
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Delays continue to challenge the planning and development sector. What are the key factors slowing down projects, and crucially, how can we overcome them?

https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/

#PlanningDelays #HousingDelivery #NutrientNeutrality #AffordableHousing #UKPlanning
November 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Ben Du Feu, will be speaking at the Community Infrastructure Levy & s106 Masterclass 2025 on 25 Nov at DWF, London, EC3M 3AG

Ben joins the panel discussion on "How do developer contributions fit within wider local planning policy mix?"

Learn more: https://bit.ly/490kl2u
November 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Don't miss this essential session focusing on the practical challenges of bringing renewable energy projects to fruition.

https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/

#RenewableEnergy #GridConnection #PlanningLaw #Infrastructure #UKLaw
October 31, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Don't miss this presentation exploring the crucial legislative and policy reforms to the DCO decision-making process with Cornerstone Barristers' Michael Bedford KC and Ruchi Parekh.

https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/

#NSIPs #DCO #PlanningReform #InfrastructureLaw
October 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Stay current with the most significant developments in planning and environmental law from the past 12 months, delivered by Hannah Taylor and Jackson Sirica. 

https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/

#CaseLawUpdate #PlanningLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #LegalInsights #CPD
October 29, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Cornerstone Barristers’ Andrew Lane will be speaking at the Annual Fraud Conference 2025, hosted by Oxford Investigation Service at Oxford Town Hall on Thursday 20 November.

For the full agenda, visit - https://www.oxfordinvestigationservice.co.uk/annual-fraud-conference-2025-2-1
October 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Cornerstone Barristers' Flagship Planning Day Returns for 2025!

Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the field and gain unparalleled insights. 

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cornerstonebarristers/1776469

#PlanningLaw #EnvironmentalLaw #PropertyLaw #CornerstonePlanningDay
October 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Development & Nature: Navigating a Whirlwind Year of Change! 🌪️🌳

The relationship between development and the natural environment has never been more complex.

https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/

#EnvironmentalLaw #PlanningLaw #BiodiversityNetGain #BNG #NutrientNeutrality
October 27, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Nick White, Principal Adviser for Biodiversity Net Gain, will deliver a keynote speech at our Planning Day!

https://cornerstonebarristers.com/event/planning-day-2025/

#PlanningDay #BiodiversityNetGain #BNG #KeynoteSpeaker #EnvironmentalPolicy #UKPlanning
October 24, 2025 at 8:02 AM
October 24, 2025 at 7:11 AM